Latest. Matthias Jaissle's team news update: Fernandez-Pardo latest ahead of Bournemouth clash

Matthias Jaissle pre-Bournemouth
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Newcastle United head coach Matthias Jaissle says new Mathias Fernandez-Pardo is "already showing a lot of strength on the pitch" ahead of Saturday's Premier League visit of AFC Bournemouth (kick-off 12:30pm BST).

The Magpies face Marco Rose's men at St. James' Park, targeting back-to-back league wins for the first time since March after last weekend's 2-0 away win against Tottenham Hotspur courtesy of second half strikes from Anthony Elanga and Yoane Wissa.

Fernandez-Pardo arrived from LOSC Lille on Deadline Day, becoming the club's eighth signing of a transformative summer transfer window, and Jaissle is hopeful the Belgian forward will be in line for his Magpies bow against the Cherries this weekend.

Here are some of the boss' main talking points from Thursday's pre-match media briefing at the Newcastle United Media Centre...

On Fernandez-Pardo...

“We worked hard on the deal, finalised it in the last hours and we're really pleased. For a young age, he is already showing a lot of strength on the pitch. His physical levels are really strong for our idea of how we want to play football.

"That speed up front can cause many problems, he is versatile, which gives us the freedom to adjust from match to match. This is something I like as a coach that we are flexible.

"He is fit and training with us. It has been a while since he played a full 90 minutes so it is also, for a young lad, important to adapt towards our intensity in training but also in the Premier League.

"We will have a close eye on him and be smart with the load management."

On the summer transfer window...

"I am happy. A great job from Ross [Wilson] and his team. A clear idea with all of the signings, a young squad and signings with huge potential.

"That's a brave way because it's the way we want to go. We are aligned on everything. I am excited to work with the players."

On Nick Woltemade, who joined Serie A side Juventus on loan for the duration of the 2026/27 campaign...

"I really appreciate Nick as a player, for his quality on the pitch but I also appreciate him as a human being.

"We always have good conversations, really honest conversations and he has decided now to take another challenge. Hopefully, it goes well.

"I'm really optimistic that he will shine there, he will score a lot of goals there for sure. He's still our player so, therefore, we will make sure we stay in close contact.

On Amar Dedić, with the Bosnian full-back providing three assists in his opening three games for United...

"Amar has been exceptional so far. I'm really pleased with how fast he has adapted to the league, team and the playing style.

"He knows how I want to play football from our time in Salzburg. Amazing start, hopefully he can continue in the same way."

On Elanga and Wissa's bright starts to the season...

"We are really pleased that they have shined in the beginning of the season already. In football, there are periods for players over a long career where things don’t go for them but they are having a good period now.

"They are working hard to get these rewards and we support them. Their game is on them, how much they believe in themselves and how much effort they put on the pitch. We are there to encourage and support them."

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